142 Straight Road, Colchester CO3 9DL

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Colchester

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Colchester took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Colchester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Colchester decided full applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Orchard House, 179 Straight Road, Colchester Essex CO3 9DG

  230142 Submitted 23 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Replace the flat roof on the front bay window with a small pitched tiled roof. New guttering, soffits, and facias.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 9 Weavers Close, Colchester Essex CO3 4LT

  241522 Submitted 24 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Ambrose Avenue, Colchester CO3 4JY

  221786 Submitted 11 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed detached dwelling

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 17 docs
  Domestic

• 22 Cherrywood Drive, Colchester CO3 4LU

  261729 Submitted 21 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov

  Single storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 25 Cherrywood Drive, Colchester Essex CO3 4LU

  241827 Submitted 6 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Garage extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs

• 65 Parr Drive, Colchester CO3 9EW

  230188 Submitted 24 Jan 2023 200 yards away

  Notification for prior approval for a proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, with a maximum height of 3.70 metres, and eaves height of 3.00 metres.

  Granted Householder Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 261090 Granted

  46 Birch Street, Birch Colchester CO2 0ND

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage to habitable accommodation

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261036 Granted

  Rowneys Farm, Crepping Hall Road, Wakes Colne CO6 2AS

  Demolition of four existing buildings on site and the creation of two x 3 bedroom dwellings (Proposed fallback Scheme)

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 261429 Granted

  Outside, 23 St. Johns Walk, Colchester CO2 7AL

  This is a request to install a Real Time Passenger Information totem close to the steps of 35 St John's Street (Poundstretcher).

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 261465 Granted

  37 Hamilton Road, Colchester CO3 3DZ

  The conversion of 2no flats to 1no 3 bed dwelling.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 261476 Granted

  Stable House, Berechurch Hall Road, Colchester CO2 9NW

  Replacement of existing tennis court (private use) with an equestrian manege (private use)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications